D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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RADISH-c°"«""«d 



WINTER VARIETIES 



Seed for winter radishes should be sown about the first of August in rich, warm, sandy 

 loam, in rows about twenty inches apart, covering half an inch deep. When well up thin to 

 three inches apart in the row and give frequent cultivation. For winter use, the roots should 

 be pulled and packed in damp sand and stored in a cool cellar. 



{, I . /^i • This is an extensively grown variety for fall and winter use. It is 



oCariet Unina known also as Chinese Rose. The roots are cylindrical, or largest 

 near the bottom, stump rooted or blunt at both ends. The skin is smooth and of a bright 

 deep rose color. The flesh is white, firm, crisp and pungent. The tops are moderately 

 large with leaves distinctly cut and divided; leaf -stems tinged with rose. The roots are 

 usually four to five inches long by about one and one-half to two inches in diameter when 

 fully mature, sometimes growing considerably thicker. It is a desirable late maturing 

 garden sort. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 'A Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



y-, I i' 1 This excellent variety is sold also as Chinese White Winter. The roots are 



V^eleStial long, cylindrical, with beautiful white skin and flesh, the whitest and usually 



the least pungent of the winter varieties. When fully mature the roots are six to nine 



inches long by about two and one-half to three and one half inches in diameter. The flesh 



is compact and crisp. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



California Ma mmnl-Vi Wliit«» CVtintt '^^^ roots of this very large white winter 

 aiirornia iviammocn vv niie v^nina g^^.^^ g^ow nine to twelve inches long, 



by three to four inches or more in diameter just below the shoulder, tapering regularly 



to the tip. The flesh is very crisp and solid, decidedly pungent but well flavored, keeping 



well through the winter. The variety matures later than Celestial and the roots are not as 



7Tiild but they attain a larger size under favorable conditions. For table use they are pulled 



before fully grown. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



r« J Di 1 c • U The roots are round, sometimes slightly top shaped, three 



KOUnd DlaCK OpaniSn or four inches in diameter. The skin is almost black. The 



flesh is white, very compact, decidedly pungent, but well flavored. The variety keeps well 



through the winter. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; Vi Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.50 



U 1£ I Dl 1 \\T' t. This variety is intermediate in shape between the Round 



rlalt LiOng DlaCK winter and the Long Black Spanish, and seems to combine the 



good qualities of both. The roots have 

 grayish black skin and crisp, pungent but 

 well flavored white flesh. They are four to 

 five inches long and one and one-half to two 

 inches in diameter, sometimes approaching 

 stump rooted form at maturity. Pkt. 10c; 

 Oz. 15c; 2 0z. 25c; 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



Loi 10 • l_ One of the 



Ong ISlack Opanish latest and 

 hardiest long garden radishes, especially 

 adapted for winter use. The roots are long, 

 thick, almost black, somewhat wrinkled. 

 The flesh is white, of firm texture, decidedly 

 pungent but well flavored. The roots when 

 mature are usually seven to nine inches long 

 by two to three inches in diameter at 

 thickest part. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c; 2 Oz. 25c; 

 1/4 Lb. 40c; Lb. $1.25 



RHUBARB or Pie Plant 



Rhubarb, also known as Pie Plant, or Wine Plant, is the earliest spring vege- 

 table and is grown for its leaf stalks which are extensively used for pies and sauce. 



Rhubarb succeeds best in deep, somewhat retentive soil and the richer this is 

 and the deeper it is stirred, the better. Sow in drills an inch deep and thin out the 

 plants to six inches apart. In the fall transplant into very highly manured and 

 deeply stirred soil, setting them four to six feet apart each way and give a dress- 

 ing of coarse manure every spring. The stalks should not be plucked until the 

 second year. When a blossom stalk appears, it should be cut back well into the 

 ground and the plant never allowed to exhaust itself by running to seed. Our 

 seed is saved from selected plants of the Linnaeus, Victoria, Giant and other 

 improved sorts, but like the seeds of fruit trees, rhubarb seed cannot be relied 

 upon to reproduce the same varieties. 

 SEED— Pkt. 10c; Oz. 15c. 



ROOTS— by mail, prepaid, 20c each; by express or parcel post, not prepaid, 

 $1.00 per ten. 



D/^/^f TpTTp A hardy annual, the leaves of which are long, smooth and glossy and when young are used like 



•'vVyV^V*' J-i 1 X J-i mustard for salads. When in condition for use the plants are from eight to ten inches high. Sow 



the seed in shallow drills about sixteen inches apart, in early spring and for succession every few weeks thereafter. Water 



freely. The young leaves will be ready for cutting in about six weeks from time of planting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 2 Oz. 



35c; l^ Lb. 60c; Lb. $2.00 



Round Black Spanjsh 



SALSIFY or Vegetable Oyster 



One of the most desirable winter vegetables. The roots when cooked are very palatable and nutritious and are served in a 

 variety of ways. The flavor is similar to oysters. Salsify succeeds best in a light, well enriched soil, which should be stirred 

 to a good depth. Coarse and fresh manure should be avoided, as it will surely cause the roots to grow uneven and ill-shaped. 

 Sow early and quite deep, giving the general culture recommended for parsnip. The roots are perfectly hardy and may 

 remain out all winter, but should be dug early in spring, as they deteriorate rapidly after growth commences. Frost does not 

 injure the roots, but before the ground freezes a quantity for winter use may be stored in a pit or in a very cool cellar. 

 « « iLO J'LIl J This variety is large and strong growing with long, smooth, white, tapering roots, and 



IVlammOtn oandWlCn island is less liable to branch than the other sorts. The tops are grassy. It is invaluable for 

 market gardeners' use. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 2 Oz. 40c; V4 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50 



Q|\DDp^f The improved varieties of Sorrel when well grown and cooked like spinach make a palatable dish. Sow in 

 *J\^ i-^i-^i^M^ drills early in spring and thin the seedlings to six or eight inches apart in the row. One may commence 

 cutting in about two months and the plants will continue in full bearing from three to four years. 

 f f J r? 1 The best garden variety, having large, pale green leaves of fine quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 



Large i^eavea rrencn 2 Oz. 35c; v^ Lb. eoc; Lb. $2.00 



